December weather forecast
Staffordsville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Staffordsville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Staffordsville's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Staffordsville, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Staffordsville, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Staffordsville, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Staffordsville are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Staffordsville?

In Staffordsville, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Staffordsville, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Staffordsville?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Staffordsville have in December?

In Staffordsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Staffordsville have in December?

In Staffordsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Staffordsville.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average temperature in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average pressure in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average humidity in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average UV index in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Staffordsville, VA

Average visibility in December - Staffordsville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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